Blog Posts in 2016

All of us, at one time or another, have probably received a parking ticket. We're out on errands, dining with friends, and return to our car and find a citation. It's frustrating because we realize you should have seen the sign and avoided parking there in the first place—but also defeating, because how can we contest the citation? Our car is physically, indisputably right there where it shouldn't ...

Imagine the following scenario: you're driving home from a social outing one evening when you're pulled over by the police. The officer comes to your driver's side window and asks for you license and registration. You hand them over, still wondering what the issue might be. When the officer confirms your credentials, he or she begins to ask you the foSllowing questions: Have you been drinking ...

While many of us are familiar with the basics of drunk driving and DWI enforcement, a surprising number of DWI suspects are surprised to learn about the legal realities of their charges. Below, we take a look at four common DWI misconceptions held by the public and what can be done to best protect the interests of the accused. "I'm Guilty if I Fail My Chemical Test" It's easy to assume that once ...

DWI cases from four different Texas counties are being re-examined due to the inconsistent work of one of the state's leading forensic analysts. The courts have found that analyst Christopher Youngkin not only mixed up two different blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests in a 2013 case but also contradicted himself under oath. As FOX 4 and Dallas News reports, Youngkin has been removed from all ...